BMW North America Announces Best Dealership Awards 2018

uniqueMR · 03-13-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stvding

Rusnuk! They should give Scott Smith and all the big breast ladies a raise! Haha

spuntyb · 03-13-2018, 02:37 PM

What's with Paul Miller? What's so great? Any feedback here recently? I'm working with Springfield, Bloomfield, and Park Ave to get a 2018 F80 ZCP. Should I branch out?

PeterKBMW · 03-13-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

This remind me of a time when bmw sales guy told me "I'll send you a survey but only if you'll give me an absolute 100%, if not then I won't send it"

I said don't send it.

If you bought one more recently you'll notice that they don't say that anymore. BMW finally wised up and didn't make the survey a scale of 1-10 questions anymore. Everything is now open ended questions. As a result, they don't weigh the surveys as heavily on the stores/salespeople anymore.

PeterKBMW · 03-13-2018, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

What's with Paul Miller? What's so great? Any feedback here recently? I'm working with Springfield, Bloomfield, and Park Ave to get a 2018 F80 ZCP. Should I branch out?

This isn't "who gives the best deal", there are many parameters that the stores are judged on. Sales is one, but there's also service satisfaction and multiple other items that they look at.

spuntyb · 03-13-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PeterKBMW

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

What's with Paul Miller? What's so great? Any feedback here recently? I'm working with Springfield, Bloomfield, and Park Ave to get a 2018 F80 ZCP. Should I branch out?

This isn't "who gives the best deal", there are many parameters that the stores are judged on. Sales is one, but there's also service satisfaction and multiple other items that they look at.

I know, but thank you.

I'm asking for folks to share those other parameters. I live in the area and 'know of' the dealer, but haven't heard much word of mouth. I have for a number of other dealerships though, so I'm wondering if it's a sort of well-kept secret, or I just haven't been paying attention.

Viffermike · 03-13-2018, 02:50 PM

One in Texas (and that one in a single-dealer market: Austin), where two of the top five by-volume U.S. BMW dealers are.

My bet is that BMW of Grapevine changes that in 2019. Sewell runs a tight, customer-focused ship.

Remonster · 03-13-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drew_larson

Awesome, my local dealership is #1 (Encinitas)

The list is alphabetical, BMW Encinitas doesn't have "of" in their name so they get listed first.

MightyMouseTech · 03-13-2018, 02:51 PM

When are they going to change the name to what it actually is, dealership awards for the USA, not North America.

Bufalo · 03-13-2018, 02:53 PM

Glad to see Sun Motors return to this list.

pmoreau58 · 03-13-2018, 02:56 PM

Congrats to Ridgefield - well deserved. Consistently provides the best service and attention to detail around the area.

Kid Eh · 03-13-2018, 03:00 PM

I'm Canadian but my previous BMW was an American vehicle which I imported here. I was still eligible for the free annual oil changes/maintenance, in the U.S. which is the one thing you lose when importing a car. In the U.S. this also includes brakes. So once I year I would make the 1 hour drive from Toronto to Buffalo and visit Towne BMW. This is by far the nicest dealership I have ever dealt with. They did everything they could to see I was well taken care of. Top notch place in my opinion. Not surprised to see them on this list.

F32Fleet · 03-13-2018, 03:00 PM

Wish they'd announce a 6yr/72k mile factory warranty like VW.

clubsport · 03-13-2018, 03:04 PM

"Business Metrics"

The reason why so many California dealers are on the list.

Rewarding dealers who have the ability to charge (and get) 15k over MSRP for an M2 or a Special Macau Blue M3. Those prices make BMW execs very happy.

I picked my M2 from BMW of Lynchburg (Va.) It was the smoothest car purchase I've made, ever. Car prepped and delivered to my standards. I have purchased cars from South Bay, Rusnak, Center, McKenna and none went as smoothly as the M2. That dealer...Not on the list.

G80indy · 03-13-2018, 03:14 PM

Congrats to Dreyer & Reinbold BMW Indianapolis!
(Again!)

eg0914 · 03-13-2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pmoreau58

Congrats to Ridgefield - well deserved. Consistently provides the best service and attention to detail around the area.

Completely agree! From sales to service, they seem to have it figured out. I always leave there happy and feeling valued.

drew_larson · 03-13-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Remonster

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Originally Posted by drew_larson

Awesome, my local dealership is #1 (Encinitas)

The list is alphabetical, BMW Encinitas doesn't have "of" in their name so they get listed first.

Thank you for clarification, still awesome to see them on the list

Slickrick2 · 03-13-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

What's with Paul Miller? What's so great? Any feedback here recently? I'm working with Springfield, Bloomfield, and Park Ave to get a 2018 F80 ZCP. Should I branch out?

I've purchased BMW vehicles throughout the years in Park Avenue BMW, Prestige BMW and Tenafly BMW. All in New Jersey.
I purchased one in Park Ave, Two in Prestige and Two in Tenafly. I really like the ambiance and setup at prestige but I find that Tenafly is nicer to deal with. Two awesome experiences in the last 3 years purchasing my CPO vehicles from them. I also traded in two BMW's and got what I asked for them. I did do my homework and due diligence as far as the worth of the trade in's.

All purchased, no leasing.

joeyb26 · 03-13-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

I know, but thank you.

I'm asking for folks to share those other parameters. I live in the area and 'know of' the dealer, but haven't heard much word of mouth. I have for a number of other dealerships though, so I'm wondering if it's a sort of well-kept secret, or I just haven't been paying attention.

I've bought there on two occasions, had a good experience both times. I can put you in contact with a CA if you need. Service department from what I hear is pretty good, I personally don't get my car serviced there (too far) but my friend does and they're always good for him

raysspl · 03-13-2018, 03:47 PM

Glad to see my fave dealer Center BMW make the cut

jmhumr · 03-13-2018, 03:50 PM

Baron BMW in KC should make the list on name alone.

DE Urlaub · 03-13-2018, 03:51 PM

M guru, CA: Aatir Barlas, from Cincy North! Well done/well deserved! I am certain your contributions are the reason your dealership won this award!

M4 GTS · 03-13-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Remonster

The list is alphabetical, BMW Encinitas doesn't have "of" in their name so they get listed first.

IMO Encinitas sucks. Always did and always will

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clubsport First Lieutenant 204 Rep 370 Posts Drives: LBB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sunny West Coast iTrader: (0)	"Business Metrics" The reason why so many California dealers are on the list. Rewarding dealers who have the ability to charge (and get) 15k over MSRP for an M2 or a Special Macau Blue M3. Those prices make BMW execs very happy. I picked my M2 from BMW of Lynchburg (Va.) It was the smoothest car purchase I've made, ever. Car prepped and delivered to my standards. I have purchased cars from South Bay, Rusnak, Center, McKenna and none went as smoothly as the M2. That dealer...Not on the list.
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